Midterm Test

Question 1

In the equation 70/r = x, the value of x represents the:

Answer 1

doubling time

Question 2

A/an __________ is someone who is primarily interested in establishing new wilderness areas.

Answer 2

Preservationist

Question 3

Fresh air, clean water, fertile healthy soil, sustainable forests, and rich biodiversity all describe:

Answer 3

renewable resources

Question 4

John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892. His _________ worldview clashed with the __________ view the government had long held. He lead the preservationist movement encouraging protection from exploitation of public land wilderness and proposed the establishment of a national park system on public lands.

Answer 4

eco-centric; anthropogenic

Question 5

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established by which US president?

Answer 5

Richard Nixon

Question 6

Which of the following is the best example of a situation where an environmental degradation has had a delayed reaction?

Answer 6

Damage and depletion to the ozone layer